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Ventura County: Moorpark
Moorpark is nestled in a flourishing valley in south-eastern Ventura County, 50 miles northwest of Los Angles. Moorpark has a population of 28,377. It has an elevation of 500 feet and is surrounded by hills with a backdrop of the Topa Top Mountain Range. The average low temperature is 49 degrees and the average high is 78 degrees. The average year"s rainfall is 15 inches. Prevailing winds are from the southwest.
Local residents are proud of Moorpark"s blend of natural, historical and contemporary living. Moorpark has been called a "leave it too Beaver Town." Beautiful master planned neighborhoods, superb schools, low crime, clean air and panoramic vistas provide the perfect place for kids to grow up. Moorpark offers a wide range of housing options -house ranches, orchards, luxury condominiums, estate properties or tightly knit family orientated neighborhoods.
Quality education is an important Moorpark advantage. Moorpark Unified School District encompasses 5 elemantary schools, 2 middle schools, one high school and one continuation school. The small-town community atmosphere is easily recognized as most of the town turns out at the local high school football games and other community events.
Moopark College provides an accredited two-year program in business, science, performing arts, and vocational studies. Unique to Moorpark College is the Exotic Animal Training and Management curriculum. Students in this |
program operate an expanding on-campus zoo facility which is open to the public. The physics and astronomy departments also boast Ventura County"s only public observatory.
City recreation and parks programs offer activities for every member of the family. The City offers recreation classes and youth sports clinics on a year round basis. There are beautiful parks and state-of-the-art sports facilities for recreational use. Bike, hiking, and horse trails allow quick escape into wild mountain reserves.
MOORPARK DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age: 29.2
Median Household Income: $60,363
School Enrollment:
K-5ààà3,550
6th-12th ààà3,650
Moorpark residents are closely tied to their community with 87% owning their own home and many being second or third generation Ventura County residents. 74% are married with children, 28% are college graduates and many are business owners. |
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